Ionic Liquids for Development of Heterogeneous Catalysts Based on Nanomaterials for Biocatalysis

Abstract

The development of effective methods of enzyme stabilization is key for the evolution of biocatalytic processes. An interesting approach combines the stabilization process of proteins in ionic liquids and the immobilization of the active phase on the solid support. As a result, stable, active and heterogeneous biocatalysts are obtained. There are several benefits associated with heterogeneous processes, as easy separation of the biocatalyst from the reaction mixture and the possibility of recycling. Accordingly, this work focused on the supported ionic liquid phases as the efficient enzyme stabilization carriers, and their application in both continuous flow and batch biocatalytic processes.

Keywords

• supported ionic liquid phase
• supported ionic liquid-like phase
• biocatalysis
• enzyme
• heterogeneous catalysis
• immobilization